Visit Kentucky, Southern United States with Mighway

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Ready to explore the Bluegrass state? From its majestic backcountry to its urban centers, Kentucky is a fantastic destination for all sorts of travellers. Here’s a look at just some of the fun you’ll find when you take a trip to Kentucky.
Stop by Louisville, Kentucky, in late April and early May for the two-week party that is the Kentucky Derby! Go to Churchill Downs to watch the most exciting two-minutes in sports live from the racetrack. Explore the surrounding restaurants and nightlife in Louisville by checking out the 70+ events associated with the festival. If you can’t make it for the race, you can still visit the Kentucky Derby Museum anytime during the year.
Want to enjoy down-home, Southern cooking and small batch bourbon? Kentucky is the place for you. Indulge in local Kentucky food fare like fried chicken, burgoo, hot brown, chili con carne and just about anything barbecue. Tour and taste the bourbon state by visiting Mint Julep Experiences, Casey Jones Distillery, Cooper and Kings American Brandy or any of Kentucky’s other distilleries and tasting rooms.
Kentucky is an excellent state for scenic driving. Take your car or recreational vehicle down US Highway 23, also known as the Country Music Highway. This 144 mile stretch of road includes the homes of country music superstars Billy Ray Cyrus, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Scaggs and many more. Tour western Kentucky on Interstate 69 and see the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area and other natural Kentucky wonders. Drive north or south on Interstate 75 and travel through the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains or see Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Looking for more fun destinations throughout Kentucky? Go ahead and look up these top destinations in Kentucky: City of Lexington, Mammoth Cave National Park, City of Bowling Green, Big South Fork National River, Daniel Boone National Forest, Bardstown.
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Places to Visit near Kentucky

You can go zip through caves at the world's only underground zip lining facility at Louisville Mega Cavern.
The cavern was mined in the 1930's and runs directly under a major highway and the Louisville Zoo. Never thought you could zipline beneath lanes of traffic and a bunch of exotic animals, did you?
Getting this cavern approved not only to house a ziplining facility but just to receive an underground permit took 12 years. That's a long time. Technically the Louisville Mega Cavern is a building, making it the largest in all of Kentucky. The owners have taken all measures to ensure the caves are as safe as possible. It functions as a green building, using recycled heat from the lights, machines and even humans inside. True to cave standards, it's pretty cold inside (58 degrees).
But what exactly can you DO there? There are six Zip Lanes, a dual racing zip and two Challenge Bridges. Plan on spending about 2 1/2 hours doing this! The guides are also very knowledgable about the history and geology facts surrounding the Louisville Mega Cavern. If you want to experience the caverns but don't necessarily want to fly through the air in the dark, you can take the Mega Tram on a one hour tour of the 17 man made miles of passages under Louisville. -Roadtrippers
Here's where you can go zip through caves at the world's only underground zip lining facility at Louisville Mega Cavern. We captured some of the thrills in this video to give you a better picture of just how awesome this is.
The cavern was mined in the 1930's and runs directly under a major highway and the Louisville Zoo. Never thought you could zipline beneath lanes of traffic and a bunch of exotic animals, did you?
Getting this cavern approved not only to house a ziplining facility but just to receive an underground permit took 12 years. That's a long time. Technically the Louisville Mega Cavern is a building, making it the largest in all of Kentucky. The owners have taken all measures to ensure the caves are as safe as possible. It functions as a green building, using recycled heat from the lights, machines and even humans inside. True to cave standards, it's pretty cold inside (58 degrees).
But what exactly can you DO there? There are six Zip Lanes, a dual racing zip and two Challenge Bridges. Plan on spending about 2 1/2 hours doing this! The guides are also very knowledgable about the history and geology facts surrounding the Louisville Mega Cavern. If you want to experience the caverns but don't necessarily want to fly through the air in the dark, you can take the Mega Tram on a one hour tour of the 17 man made miles of passages under Louisville. -Roadtrippers

Your A.C.C.T. trained tour guides will lead you on an up to 2 hour (depending on tour size) thrilling and exhilarating adventure that will take you into never before seen sections of this man-made cavern. Your tour guides will also educate you about the geology and history of this unique attraction. With over 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the City of Louisville, the size and scale of this cavern is huge.
Featuring six underground zip lines, including a fun filled dual racing zip, two awesome challenge bridges that will test your skill, balance, and mettle; this tour is guaranteed to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, MEGA ZIPS is the place to visit.

The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, a museum located in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown, showcases the history of the Louisville Slugger brand of baseball bats made by Hillerich & Bradsby, and of baseball in general. Inside the production of the bats is presented, along with historical examples of bats (such as an 1880s Pete Browning bat they recently discovered or the bat that Babe Ruth used to hit his last home run as a Yankee). Outside is a six-story bat that appears to be leaning against the museum building but is completely free standing, the bat weighs 68,000 pounds. (It is billed as the world's largest bat although it is hollow and made of steel.) The building also serves as their corporate headquarters and a production facility.
Guided factory tours begin at 9:00 am, and the last factory tour of the day departs one hour before closing. Factory tours last approximately 30 minutes. Guests now have the opportunity to see bats being made seven days a week. Bat making demonstrations will take place in the factory when full production is not scheduled. Visitors normally allow 2 hours for the entire museum and factory experience. Everyone receives a miniature souvenir bat at the end of the tour!
We are also the site of the World's Largest Baseball Bat.

Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby."
In 1787, The Commons, a park-like block near Lexington's Race Street was used by horsemen for racing. By 1789, complaints by "safety minded" citizens led to the formal development of a race meet at The Commons. The men who organized this race meet, including Kentucky Statesman Henry Clay, also formed the Commonwealth's first Jockey Club. The organization later was named the Kentucky Jockey Club in 1809.
Racing in Louisville dates back to 1783 when local sources reported that races were held on Market Street in the downtown area. To alleviate the problems associated with racing on the busy city thoroughfare, a course was developed at the now abandoned Shippingport Island in 1805. Racing was conducted on the island in the Ohio River at what was called the Elm Tree Gardens.
By 1827, a new track, known as the Hope Distillery Course, was laid out on what is presently Main and 16th Streets. Racing was also held on a number of private tracks located on farms throughout the local area. One of the more prominent of these was Peter Funk's Beargrass Track which was located in an area now bordered by Hurstbourne Lane and Taylorsville Road.
The Oakland Race Course was opened in the fall of 1833 and brought racing back to a formal site with the track, complete with clubhouse, located at what is now Seventh and Magnolia Streets in "Old Louisville". This was followed in 1858 by the opening of the Woodlawn Course on the Louisville and Lexington railroad lines just outside of today's St. Matthews, east of Louisville. The site closed in 1870, but the Woodlawn Vase, the track's premier trophy, has been used in the presentation to the winner of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico since 1917.
Harness racing was also a significant part of Louisville's early racing history with a number of tracks in existence. One of the most prominent was Greeneland, a racecourse for trotters was built just east of Churchill Downs in 1868.
Churchill Downs Incorporated’s expansion continued in September 2004 as Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans and its affiliated OTB locations were purchased for $47 million. In 2005, Hollywood Park was sold to Bay Meadows Land Company for $257.5 million, and Ellis Park was sold to businessman Ron Geary in September of 2006. An agreement is currently being finalized to complete the sale of Hoosier Park to Centaur Inc. is being finalized. Today, Churchill Downs Incorporated owns racetracks and simulcast-wagering operations in Kentucky, Illinois, Florida and Louisiana and has an interest in various racing service companies. With its acquisition of Fair Grounds Race Course and its other Louisiana operations in October 2004, Churchill Downs added alternative gaming to its entertainment options.

Campgrounds and RV Parks near Kentucky

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

natural sandstone arch turned into a bridge

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a Kentucky state park located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, adjacent to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area and surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Its namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park. The natural sandstone arch spans 78 ft (24 m) and is 65 ft (20 m) high. The natural process of weathering formed the arch over millions of years. The park is approximately 2,300 acres (9 km2) of which approximately 1,200 acres (5 km2) is dedicated by the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission as a nature preserve. In 1981 this land was dedicated into the nature preserves system to protect the ecological communities and rare species habitat. The first federally endangered Virginia big eared bats, Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus, recorded in Kentucky were found at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in the 1950s.
The park was founded as a private tourist attraction in 1896 by the Lexington and Eastern Railroad. It became one of Kentucky's original four state parks when that system was established in 1925. There are over 20 miles (32 km) of trails over uneven terrain from moderate to strenuous difficulty, including trails to White's Branch Arch, Henson's Cave Arch, and other scenic areas. Some of the most famous sites are the arch itself, "Lovers Leap", and "Fat Man's Squeeze". The park's 0.5-mile (0.8 km) "Original Trail" to the natural bridge dates from the 1890s. Other trails include the 7.5-mile (12.1 km) Sand Gap Trail and the 0.75-mile (1.21 km) Balanced Rock Trail. Five miles (8 km) of the 270-mile (435 km) Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail run through the park, including the Whittleton Trail which connects the park to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area. Activities such as hiking off-trails, disturbing wildlife, or collecting plants are not legal in any Kentucky State Park, and pets are not allowed at Natural Bridge State Park. "Fat Man's Squeeze", a narrow passage in the rock formation, leads to the bottom of the arch.Natural Bridge has several unique sandstone rock formations, including the original Balanced Rock. This is a huge block of sandstone balanced on the edge of a cliff near the Natural Bridge. The trail to this formation is now off limits to tourists. An even more spectacular formation, also called the "Balanced Rock", is located on Trail #2, not far above Hemlock Lodge. In the early days of the Park, it was called the Sphinx because, when viewed from the correct angle, it crudely resembles the Sphinx in Egypt. Although it is now called the Balanced Rock, it is in fact a pedestal rock - a single piece of stone that has weathered in such a fashion that its midsection is narrower than its cap or its base. This formation is one of the biggest and most perfectly formed examples of a pedestal rock east of the Rocky Mountains.

Beech Bend & Splash Lagoon

Amusements, water park & raceway!

Dozens of rides including the top-rated Kentucky Rumbler wooden coaster, plus Splash Lagoon Water Park, Granny Jones’ Petting Farm, Gold Rush mini-golf, games, go-carts and live entertainment daily. Beech Bend Park was named the 5th Friendliest Park in the World since 2007 for six straight years by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards! Beech Bend Park is affordable family fun, close to home! You truly can spend the day without spending a fortune! Soft drinks, parking and sunscreen are free. Admission prices are family friendly and affordable. You truly can “Spend the day, without spending a fortune."
Home of a growing amusement park with a large expanding waterpark, 40+ rides, and Top 25 Roller Coaster worldwide! Also, world-class racing facilities and a state-of-the-art campground! Come visit us!
(Featured track/location for 2014 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing)